Step into the ring. You’re the promoter and it’s your job to crush the competition by assembling, managing, and leading a roster of wrestling stars to victory.
As the promoter, you take full control of assembling, managing, and developing a roster of wrestling talent to crush the competition. The game provides an incredibly comprehensive simulation of the behind-the-scenes workings of the wrestling industry, allowing you to customize nearly every aspect of your promotion.
The game offers an extensive character creation tool, enabling you to choose from hundreds of detailed wrestlers from around the world or craft your own original performers, each with unique styles, attributes, and story arcs. You can also build your own match types, storylines, and even entire promotions from scratch using the robust editing suite. This level of customization empowers you to bring your wildest wrestling fantasies to life.
Successfully managing your promotion requires delicately balancing the egos, rivalries, and politics of your wrestlers. You must ensure your talent is booked in matches and storylines that maximize their appeal and popularity with fans, while also accounting for factors like injury, age, and skill level changes that can alter a wrestler's performance over time.
At the core of the gameplay is the ability to book and script your wrestling events. You can choose from a wide variety of match types and set up intricate storylines and angles, with the option to let the AI handle the booking or take full creative control yourself. The game's revamped storyline system adds a narrative element, allowing you to pre-set events and generate in-game news articles to enhance the immersion.
Beyond managing your internal operations, you must also navigate the competitive landscape of the wrestling industry. The game simulates the presence of rival promotions, which can engage in talent raids, form alliances, or even wage all-out "wars" against your company. Balancing the financial, creative, and organizational demands of running a successful promotion while fending off the competition is a constant challenge that keeps you on your toes.